Staff Air Quality Specialist

SWCA Environmental Consultants is seeking a Staff Air Quality Specialist to join our national Air Quality practice. SWCA provides our clients with high-quality air permitting, planning, and modeling services across the country.  Qualified candidates will have demonstrated experience in the power generation, oil and gas, and/or industrial sectors.

If you are seeking an opportunity to work in a culture of exceptionally skilled and diverse professionals, then SWCA will be a great fit for you. Our employees are given excellent project opportunities and direct client contact. As a part of the Air Quality team, you will have the ability to make a significant impact in the growth of our Air Quality practice.

This is regular (with benefits) full-time, hourly/non-exempt position that is hybrid and/or distributed (=remote) eligible based out of any SWCA US office location.

• →Develop source category-specific emission factors to support air emissions calculations and permitting analyses.
• →Prepare state agency registrations and supporting application materials required for environmental regulatory submittals.
• →Review air dispersion modeling analyses for consistency with project requirements, regulatory guidance, and quality standards.
• →Support client ESG initiatives through development of greenhouse gas monitoring plans and greenhouse gas data management activities.
• →Collaborate with air quality practitioners across multiple offices to execute air quality projects and share technical expertise.
• →Contribute to the growth and development of the organization's air quality services through participation in technical initiatives and project support activities.

Two years of related experience; or any equivalent combination of experience, performance, training, and/or education. Knowledge normally obtained through a bachelor's degree.

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering (chemical or mechanical preferred). B.S. degree in environmental science with 1-year relative experience may also be considered.
• Two (2) years of consulting experience in one or more of the following air quality areas required: air quality permitting, dispersion modeling, emission inventories, air quality construction and operating permits; and/or compliance reporting.
• Working knowledge with the appropriate regulatory authorities and regulations such as Green House Gas (GHG), Title V, Prevention of Significant Deterioration (PSD), New Source Review (NSR), Best Available Control Technology (BACT), Lowest Achievable Emissions Rate (LAER), New Source Performance Standard (NSPS) and Maximum Achievable Control Technology (MACT).

Applicants must be willing to participate in drug and alcohol screening as part of the pre-employment process, when required by project or client requirements. 

SWCA may use approved technology, including AI-assisted tools, to support parts of the application and recruiting process. All selection and hiring decisions are made by SWCA employees, and candidates are not selected or rejected by automated systems. We are committed to a fair, transparent, and human-centered hiring experience. 

Applicants must possess a valid driver's license and meet SWCA's driver requirements. 

This position may require domestic travel, including travel by commercial airline. Candidates must be able to obtain and maintain all valid travel documents and identification required for work-related travel throughout the duration of employment.  

Candidates may use AI tools to help prepare application materials and interviews. However, all application materials, assessments, and interview responses must accurately reflect their own experience, skills, and qualifications. AI must not be used to fabricate experience, complete assessments on their behalf, or otherwise misrepresent their background or abilities. 

SWCA Environmental Consultants is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We encourage applications from women, minorities, veterans, and individuals with disabilities. We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where all employees can thrive. 

SWCA continues to invest deeply in career development programs, delivering our award-winning Career Landscape support resources to accelerate the growth of our staff. We recognize the valuable skills and experiences our internal team members bring to SWCA’s continued success. Qualified internal candidates are encouraged to apply and will be seriously considered for this position. We believe in promoting from within, where possible, providing our existing employees with compelling opportunities to advance their careers.

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